The origin of the giraffe's long neck

One of the folklore of the archipelago is much preferred by children is about the animal figures. One of them is about the origin of why giraffes have long necks. So, at first giraffe has a short body size and short. The giraffe lives in a meadow surrounded by tall green trees. Because giraffes love the leaves are green and fresh, the giraffe wants to eat the leaves of the tall trees. Unfortunately, the body condition of the giraffe does not allow giraffes to reach the leaves in tall trees.

In the folklore of the archipelago is told that a fairy feels sorry for the giraffe who looks was sad. The fairy went to the giraffe and asked about the wishes of the giraffe. The giraffe replied that he wanted to have a thin body so he could climb a tree. After granting the request the fairy giraffe was gone. The next day, the fairy returns to meet the giraffe and sees him still sad. Elves again asked what could help her. The giraffe replied that he thought to help him eat. Unfortunately, when the fairy returns to meet the giraffe the next day, the giraffe feels trouble because with his skinny body he must carry a trunk in his nose. More on the Indonesian folklore, the elf again asks what makes him sad. The giraffe replied that his present body still can reach it leaves the tall tree in order to feed him. The elf was then pensive and again swung his wand at the giraffe. This time, the trunks of the giraffe were lost and their short necks became very long. After that, the giraffe is very happy because with his long neck he can eat the leaves in the tall trees. The value that can be gleaned from the folklore of the giraffe about the giraffe is that every problem must have a solution if the person facing it does not give up and keep trying and thinking hard to find the right solution. From the perspective of the fairy, the value that can be a sense of empathy for the distress experienced by others. If necessary, as a friend or someone else, please contact us.